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About 100 people gathered on West Dennis Beach for the New England Aquarium’s first 2026 release of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in the fall.
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The World Cup is in New England! This summer, players and fans from around the world are meeting for matches in Foxborough, Mass., with many others celebrating from home. Follow the soccer coverage from our stations and across the country here.
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Norway's long-awaited World Cup return is being powered by a viral Viking "rowing" chant that's sweeping the world, from Boston train stations to Times Square — and the heart of Norway's parliament. -
The Supreme Judicial Court concluded the ballot question's exemption on rent control for religious facilities violated the state constitution. -
While the draw may not count officially as a victory, it felt like a win. -
Rubato HK Café chef Laurence Louie made the finals on one of the biggest TV cooking competitions in the world. Though he didn’t win "Top Chef," he says he didn’t lose either. His Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cuisine — inspired by the food he grew up with — fueled his rise on the show. -
The Conservation Law Foundation says the Wareham-based company has been strip-mining sand and dumping material into wetlands without a Clean Water Act permit. -
Across cultures, quilts are given as gifts to mark life transitions, like birth and marriage. The quilts in the Transmissions Quilts Project are made for transgender people, by artists who are transgender. -
As Ghana competes in the World Cup, Ghanaians in Worcester are using the tournament to celebrate community and identity. -
The impending loss of coverage on July 1 has some of the state’s lowest-income residents, who rely on Medicaid, searching for extra cash to pay for the medicines out of pocket. The costs are steep, typically up to $450 per month.
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